Air pollution caused by auto emissions, wildfires and other sources is problematic for many people. It's of particular concern for pregnant people due to the impact pollutants can have on the fetus, ...

A growing number of women experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy which typically resolve after birth.

Pregnancy is often seen as beautiful, but for some, it is a terrifying ordeal. Tokophobia, the intense fear of pregnancy, is ...

The most common cardiovascular killer in maternal medicine is also among the most misdiagnosed. Peripartum cardiomyopathy ...

While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these "associations" can otherwise be ...

Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is notably the most common cause ... “If a woman catches this virus during her pregnancy, and especially if she catches it early in her pregnancy, in the first trimester, it ...

Food insecurity in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for perinatal complications, according to a study pu ...

As a pregnant person’s body changes, getting quality rest can be difficult — but sleeping with a pregnancy pillow or body pillow can go a long way toward easing discomfort brought on by ...

A population-based congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening program in Ontario successfully screened 551,034 (97.4%) newborns, with 689 (0.13%) testing positive. Of those completing assessment ...

Many believe that breastfeeding prevents pregnancy. However, women can still conceive while breastfeeding. In such cases, mothers can continue breastfeeding their older child during the new pregnancy.